Flush-cut saw won’t leave scratches

A FLUSH-CUT SAW IS A MUST-HAVE IN ANY SHOP. They’re great for trimming pegs and exposed joinery. The problem with the tools, though, is that they have a thin saw plate that can flex and either dive into and scratch the surface below or rise up, leaving material proud (and defeating the purpose of a flushcutting saw). Veritas has introduced a flush-cut saw that doesn’t dive or lift. Like other flush-cut saws, its teeth have no set. But the Veritas model has a beefier plate that helps the saw cut straight and true, without scratching the surface or leaving extra material that has to be sanded or planed. The teeth are razorsharp, so it cuts fast. And because it’s a pull saw, the blade stays in tension during the cut. It’s the best flush-cut saw I’ve used, and at just $25 it’s a good value, too.